| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Carleton Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 21, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking access off Rt 105 at N. Jay Pass, parking at the gate at Journey's End trail limited to 2 vehicles |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Snow depths not suitable for dogs |
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 | Comments: |
The plan was to thru hike from N. Jay Pass to Journey's End Rd. We did a car drop at the end of Journey's End Rd and drove to start the hike at N. Jay Pass. The wind was howling at about 20-30mph, wind chills well below zero. We started the hike in about 2 ft. of snow, but as we climbed Carleton snow depths increased rapidly. We lost the rail many times, but thanks to GIAI we were able to find the trail periodically. After reaching the Carleton summit we continued northward until we had to turn around due to snow levels (4-5 ft), extreme cold, and losing the trail. Whacking in the section of the mountain was made more difficult with numerous blowdowns and thick woods. After making the wise decision to turn back we followed our tracks back to the car. |
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 | Name: |
Gordo DuBois |
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 | E-Mail: |
duboisgordon7@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-22 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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